How can I get language assistance?

The International Center has certified interpreters for the following languages:

Arabic

French

Mandarin

Spanish

Russian

Turkish

Vietnamese

American
Sign Language

We also provide interpreters for languages not listed, but a 24-hour
notice is required. Telephone interpreter service is available 24/7
for Spanish and Arabic. Telecommunications devices (TDD) are available
for deaf or hard-of-hearing patients.

For more information or to request interpretation services, call
713-792-7930. After hours, weekends and holidays, call the page
operator at 713-792-7090.

Will I have an assigned interpreter for my entire stay?

Language Assistance will provide you with qualified medical
interpretation services free of charge during your stay at MD Anderson. However, due to high demand, our
interpreters are not exclusively assigned to certain patients. You may
have more than one interpreter during your stay.